{"id":8874,"date":"2022-07-26T17:47:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T17:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rededitmagazine.com\/?p=8874"},"modified":"2022-07-26T17:47:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T17:47:09","slug":"review-of-owo-isha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rededitmagazine.com\/2022\/07\/26\/review-of-owo-isha\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of Owo Isha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThis soup looks like beans, is it yummy?\u201d, I asked when a friend mentioned Owo Isha recently. I was not hearing about the soup for the first time and my curiosity was piqued. What was all the fuss about this funny-looking dish? So, after much research, let\u2019s hear what this dish is all about. We\u2019ll find out the ingredients needed to make the meal, the health benefits, and of course, we\u2019ll take away interesting key points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Owo Isha. Source: <\/span>Twitte<\/span><\/a><\/em>r<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Owo soup is a special soup native to most of the riverine areas in Nigeria. However, it is mostly cherished by the people of Delta State, especially the Urhobos and Isokos. It is usually prepared for special occasions.  There are actually two major Owo soup recipes. The Deltans argue that the main version is the one called  \u2018Owo Esha\u2019 or \u2018Owo Isha\u2019 \u2013 the version that has the smallest size of brown beans as the major ingredient. The soup can be served with starch, fufu, plantain, semolina, or garri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for Owo Soup (Owo Isha<\/strong>)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beef \u2013 dried beef preferably
Cow Skin (ponmo)
Cow tripe
Snails
Shellfish
Dry fish
Stock fish
Palm Oil
Edible potash (akanwu, kaun, keun)
Uda or Negro Pepper
Native Salt
Starch
Crayfish
Hot and spicy pepper (to taste)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing Owo Isha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Soften your beans in warm water for about 25-30mins.<\/li>
  2. Rinse out the beans, transfer them to a cooking pot and add water and palm oil. Leave it to cook for about 45mins to 1 hour.<\/li>
  3. Then, add your crayfish, clean meat & fish, and allow to cook for another 20 mins<\/li>
  4. Melt some potash and native salt in water and add in bits to the soup (on low heat)<\/li>
  5. Next, add melted starch, a little quantity at a time till you notice the soup thickening.<\/li>
  6. Add the Uda, pepper, and stock cubes. Taste for salt.<\/li>
  7. DO NOT cover the soup, allow simmering for about 20mins<\/li>
  8. And, Voila! Owo Isha is ready!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Owo Isha, Ready and Served. Source:YouTube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Major Findings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n